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Newspaper
Belmont Weekly Dispatch
Location
Belmont, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1890
Page
3
Belmont Chronicle of December 30 1590 reports a lively week with social events church notices elections and upcoming entertainments. highlights include the Farmers Institute at Allegany county January 12 13 and the Wrens performances January 17 at Slatter Rink.
In town last evening Judge Norton visited Belmont as many residents, including Wm Delong M B Davis from Scio and Nelson Crandall ill with pneumonia, were noted. Visitors and locals arrive for Christmas with many returning from Buffalo New Year.
A fragment lists dates tied to speakers Mr. Ragan February 7th Col. Copeland March 14th and Mr. Underhill with a note to cut these dates out for reference. The text is partial and contains misspellings and stray letters.
The advertisement states Dr Kennedy’s Favorite Remedy from Rondout NY provides permanent relief for kidney disease. A Springfield Massachusetts druggist, Lyman Crawford, testifies he has recommended it to many and they all report it has no equal for the complaint.
A Crazy Lot shown at the rink by Adams Co. last evening. A temperance sermon will be at the Belmont Methodist church Sunday evening January 4. Married at Belmont December 25 Mrs Minnie M Corbin and Floyd A Stout. Wade funeral held on Middaugh Hill officiated by Rev Berlin. Wyman Clark interred after death from paralysis. George M Watson married Eva Gibbs at James Farwell’s home. Star Course third entertainment January 3 with Henry H. Ragan titled Picturesque Ireland. Kansas farmers soaked hogs to hold swill. County Clerk Green notes a related illustration. Y M T A meeting disrupted by holidays. program listed. no meeting next Saturday due to Court House lecture. A tobacco pledge gained about 60 signers.
Christmas was merry in Belmont with church events across Baptist and Methodist congregations. The Baptist pageant featured school recitations, a juvenile chorus, two gift-laden trees, and close with St Nicholas gifts. The Methodist program praised Grace Butterfield, Mabel Feathers, and a strong choir performance.
A New Year editorials reflects on the close of the 1890s, noting political upheaval and economic strain from heavy firm failures and tight money. The piece urges cautious optimism, resolutions, and perseverance as 1900 begins.
A large and eager crowd packed the Grand Opera House to hear Mr. H. H. Ragan discuss Picturesque Ireland. The lecture kept listeners’ attention from start to finish as fine stereoscopic views complemented the talk, drawing praise from the Cincinnati Enquirer on March 10, 1890.
The Middaugh company staged Uncle Tom's Cabin to a well filled audience on Christmas day. Topsy was the favorite character and the performers were praised as among the best traveling companies. Mr. T D Middaugh received a magnificent diamond pin from the troupe.
The undersigned have opened the Jacobs blacksmith shop on Greenwich street above the depot and solicit patronage. Best of work, best of material, and reasonable rates. 484 Leach & Stanton. Smoke the Combination Cigar sold at first class places in town 88w8.
Datuas B Whipple reports from Cusa New York on Egthorne and his progeny. He notes Old Sue in foal to Alcantra and Egthorne’s full sister in Vermont losing a foal by Viking 2:19. Whipple praises Egdale as a fast two year old and lists numerous brood mares and buyers. He highlights high prices for yearlings and weanlings and invites A L Elliott & Co to join a New Year dinner to view the stock.
Bolivar suffers a tenement fire killing a five year old Edie Beckwith and leaving a family in grief. Postmaster Garwood of Canaseraga recovers, Pointer of Profit reports men re organizing protective associations, and local notices include Wells ville Chapter officers, Elmira publishing updates, and a fatal Erie switch engine accident in Wellsville. Community notes cover sales pitches, a New Year gift inventory, and bee supply offers.
A letter from Calepanta New York dated December 15 1890 praises the Wrens for an entertaining performance Saturday evening and recommends their services. Signed by Thomas Ball president and treasurer F Dy Woollett secretary of the Big Spring H&L Co.
The writer expresses sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for kindness during a late affliction suffered by Mrs. A. W. Brnnert. The note conveys appreciation and gratitude for support received.
The Bryant and Stratton Business College Buffalo New York invites young men and women seeking a thorough practical business education or shorthand and typing training to enroll as the thirty seventh year opens on Monday January 5 1891. A large illustrated prospectus is available free upon request.
The firm thanks patrons for 1890 and wishes a Happy New Year. They request past due accounts be settled by January 1 1891 in cash or M notes. Mention of Senator Fassett and Assemblyman Thompson is included regarding the 24 to 4 73 matter.
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